McGill Nevada History

McGill is a census-designated place in White Pine County, Nevada, United States. The population was 1,148 at the 2010 census. In 1872, John Cowger established a ranch in the Steptoe Valley and acquired the water rights for the area. William Lyons and William McGill purchased the ranch in 1886. A post office was established at the ranch, now named McGi…
McGill is a census-designated place in White Pine County, Nevada, United States. The population was 1,148 at the 2010 census. In 1872, John Cowger established a ranch in the Steptoe Valley and acquired the water rights for the area. William Lyons and William McGill purchased the ranch in 1886. A post office was established at the ranch, now named McGill Ranch, in 1891.
  • Elevation: 6,247 ft (1,904 m)
  • Country: United States
  • State: Nevada
  • ZIP code: 89318
  • Area code: 775
  • FIPS code: 32-44200
  • GNIS feature ID: 2408199
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